obituaries

Nov 8, 2016

Francis E. Schmidt, age 81 of Massillon , passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016 following an extended illness. He was born November 17, 1934, in Massillon the son of the late Frank J. and Florence (Heck) Schmidt. Francis was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp serving during the Korean Conflict.  He retired from  Sugardale  after  30...

Nov 2, 2016

Angelo "Sonny" Sciortino, age 77 of Surprise, Arizona, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016. He was born December 30, 1938 in Pittsburgh, PA the son of the late John and Louise (Micheli) Sciortino. Sonny was a Navy veteran serving during Vietnam Era. He retired from the Massillon Police Department in 1994 where he was a patrolman for...

Oct 21, 2016

Robert McCue Simmons, age 87 of Massillon passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016 following a brief illness. He was born January 3, 1929 in Glenville, WV, son of the late Guy and Blanche (McCue) Simmons. He enjoyed mowing and taking care of his property, gardening and working in his vegetable garden. He was a veteran of...

Oct 17, 2016

Ljubica "Lucy" Naumovska, 66, of Massillon passed away early Monday morning, October 17, 2016 at Summa Health System in Akron after a brief illness. She was born on November 26, 1949 in Ljubojno, Macedonia, the daughter of the late Petar Radicevski and Zorka (Jankulovska) Radicevska. Lucy immigrated to the United States in 1989 with her husband and...

Oct 9, 2016

Norman Michael Gutlove, 85, of Ponce Inlet, Florida passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of October 9, 2016. He was surrounded by loved ones as he joined his beloved wife of 61 years, Gilda, in Heaven. It is with a heavy heart that we lay to rest our Father, Grandfather, and friend. After losing his...

Oct 5, 2016

Carol L. Marthey, age 73 of Kimbolton, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016 after a short illness. She was born May 2, 1943. She had a passion for embroidering, cake decorating, and crafts. Carol is survived by her husband of 55 years, John L. Marthey; two sons, Kenny (Debra) Marthey, Steven (Cheryl) Marthey; two daughters, Tammy (Joe)...

Sep 30, 2016

Doretha Anne McCormick, age 85 formerly of Massillon, passed away Friday, September 30, 2016 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born April 22, 1931, in Massillon the daughter of the late Henry and Mabel (Dantz) McCormick. She was a 1949 graduate of Washington High School. Doretha had worked at Woolworths for several years, then at Griscom Russell,...

Sep 25, 2016

Shirley R.  Hartmann, age 78 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016. She was born April 15, 1938, in Canton the daughter of  the late Weldon and Virginia (Abernethy)  Smith. She was a member McKinley Eagles and enjoyed boating.  She was the head of Mayfield Ballroom Dancing and a volunteer at Affinity Medical Center....

Sep 23, 2016

Gerald Robert John Schroeder, age 78, Massillon, died Friday, September 23, 2016. He was born February 15, 1938 in Canton son of the late Edwin L and Gertrude M (Gertz) Schroeder. He graduated from Massillon Washington in 1956 and was employed by AT&T for 34 years. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by...

Sep 21, 2016

Fleeta Eldora Karrenbauer, age 83 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born December 19, 1932, in Pittsburgh the daughter of the late Leslie and Mary (McCarthy) Stuart. Fleeta retired from Republic Steel after 23 years of service as an inspector. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic...

Sep 20, 2016

Elizabeth A. Hicks, age 87 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Meadow Wind Health Care Center. She was born November 21, 1928, in Bourbon County, KY, the daughter of the late Shay and Sallie (White) Johnson. Elizabeth  retired from Rose Lane Health Care Center after 24 years of service as a nurse aid. Elizabeth...

Sep 15, 2016

William G. "Bill" Heck, age 89 of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016, following a brief illness. He was born July 28, 1927, in Massillon the son of  the late Cletus and Mary (Greisheimer) Heck. Bill was a retired builder and general contractor.  He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Bill was a member...

Sep 9, 2016

Ted Sidaway age 75 passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016 surrounded by his family and his loving guardians. He was born November 16, 1940 in Massillon the son of the late James and Ruth (Wessel) Sidaway. Ted was a graduate of Washington High School, Kent State University, and obtained a masters degree from The University of...

Sep 8, 2016

Margaret Mary Dottavio, age 87, died Thursday, September 8, 2016 at her residence in Massillon. She was born May 29, 1929, in Pittsburgh, PA the daughter of the late Clarence C. and Syvilla M. (Engel) Johnson.  She and her family moved to Massillon when she was 12 and lived here until her passing. She was employed at...

Sep 3, 2016

Lisa Ann (Gentzler) Brendel Shafer, 48, of Jackson Township, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 3rd, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father, Gordon Gentzler, and survived by her mother, Rita Gentzler, her sister, Jennifer (Thomas) Knapik, her children, Caitlin, Jordan, and Logan Brendel, Jack Shafer, her granddaughter, Madeline Nida, and...

Sep 2, 2016

Ralph M. "Mike" Williams, age 77 of Jackson Twp., passed away peacefully on Friday, September 2, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Massillon, March 26, 1939, son of the late Ralph C. and Mellie L. (Hall) Williams. Mike was former Vice President of Ralph C. Williams, Inc. and president of R.M.D.C. Corporation. He was a...

Aug 31, 2016

Roy Frederick Ellis, age 81 of Navarre, died Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born October 22, 1934, in Bowdil, the son of the late Paul and Helen (Schroeder) Ellis. Roy was a Korean Veteran serving with the Marines. He was a retired pipe fitter with Union Local 94. He was a member...

Aug 28, 2016

Robert H. Jeffers, age 50 of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016. He was born on July 27, 1966 in Rochester, PA, son of Jonathon B. and Mary Lou (Ely) Jeffers. He had formerly worked at Buckeye Paper.  He enjoyed playing Bingo and was a Steelers Backer. Robert is survived by his wife of 32...

Aug 28, 2016

Bobby Joe Cottrell, age 71 of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 following a brief illness.

He was born on November 18, 1944 in Spencer, WV, and had lived in Massillon for most of his life.

He was a carpenter and block layer.

Bobby was a veteran of the...

Aug 24, 2016

William L. Bill Hawk, age 83 of Jackson Twp., passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Compassionate Care Center. He was born May 7, 1933 in Strasburg the son of the late Ora and Ida (Emig) Hawk. He was a veteran serving with the Navy. Bill was a pharmacist for 57 years; he retired from Mercy Professional...